Goldfish, the doctor fish

The golden tench (Tinca tinca auratus) is a bred form of the tench originally from Europe. It is also called the doctor fish because it is claimed that this fish keeps other fish from getting sick. The tench’s skin is said to contain an antibiotic that protects other fish. However, this is a fable, but golden tench do keep the water cleaner, which in turn helps other fish. You can recognize golden seals by their orange color with often dark spots. Combine gold seals in the pond with koi carp, because gold seals eat the feces of the koi carp.

Gold seals are strong fish that do not get sick easily. They can grow quite large, even if it takes a long time. They grow between 40 and 65 cm in length. The weight is up to 4.5 kilograms. They live to be about 15 to 20 years old. The pond should be at least 70 centimeters deep and preferably have a lot of planting. Gold seals can be kept with all other pond fish. Place gold seals in groups of at least five fish and no more than five fish per cubic meter of water.

The goldensail is a bottom fish and it is not uncommon to not see the fish for a long time. In fact, you may not see the golden seals for years. They like a dark-colored bottom with lots of mud.

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Fish food for goldfish breeding

Gold seals like balanced fish food that is easily digestible. We recommend giving gold seals 3 Colour Pellet Food, Gold Stick Fish Food or Rondett Fish Food. This food is specially formulated for gold seals. It is available at any garden center or pond specialty store. Click here to find your nearest retailer.

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